Two days later.
Brain Computer Center Cafe.
Although everyone has a mobile phone, computer, virtual glasses, TV...
But the researchers at the Brain-Computer Center are still willing to gather together in the cafe to eat snacks and barbecue, drink drinks, juice... and beer, sit around the big TV, and watch the live broadcast of the satellite released today.
Just like a small bar.
Yes, every bar in China is overcrowded these days.
There is no deafening music in the bar, no shouting, and no young ladies swaying wildly - everyone is sitting together, drinking wine, watching TV, and bragging.
If someone had just been released from prison, he would probably have thought that the national football team had reached the World Cup finals.
After all, this is the only way to create an atmosphere.
In any such scene, a "professional" person will definitely appear to answer questions and popularize science.
The professional in the Brain Computer Center Cafe is naturally Zhou Xiangnan, a Zhihu celebrity who has extensive experience in various fields.
…
Qi Yumo was still close to Mo Gu. When she saw Ye Ming sitting on the command chair motionless again in the live broadcast of the command hall, she became a little worried.
Of course Ye Ming's phone was turned off, but he didn't reply to messages sent to him through Aita, but Aita replied... This shows that he has been obviously too busy these two days to even reply to messages.
Qi Yumo tilted his head and asked Zhou Xiangnan: "Brother Nan, after releasing the satellite, is it time to move into the lunar orbit?"
Zhou Xiangnan smiled and nodded: "It's almost the same. We cruised up, and now we've slowed down to near the Earth-Moon l1 point. We just need to throw the Queqiao satellite over."
The Earth-Moon L1 point is located on the line connecting the centers of the Earth and the Moon. Objects there can move around the Earth with the same period as the Moon under the joint action of the gravity of the Earth and the Moon.
In fact, at l1 o'clock on the Earth's moon, the Chang'e Project originally launched a satellite here six years ago, but because the centralized ETA was not considered at that time - then who could consider it?
Therefore, the bandwidth of previous communication satellites is obviously insufficient.
The "Queqiao" communication satellite released this time has not only increased bandwidth, but also has upgraded energy, antennas and algorithms.
Of course, the most important thing about releasing the satellite this time is the act of releasing the satellite itself.
As long as it is done well, if you want to send satellites to the sky in the future, there will be no need for rockets.
At this time, Liu Jiequan smiled and said: "It's not just a loss. It really takes a lot of effort to synchronize."
"Well, this is natural, so it's a technical job. You can tell by looking at Mr. Ye's expression."
The picture on the TV just cut back to the lobby. As the picture flashed, Ye Ming's expression was extremely serious and focused, and he was discussing something in a low voice with Director Zhang beside him.
Time passed slowly, and soon the host announced that the moon invitation number was approaching l1 o'clock on the earth moon.
The screen flashed, and the huge hull of the Yaoyue appeared in the camera at close range.
The host's voice came: "What you are seeing now is the observation image of the Yaoyue's external ship-borne camera. Through the camera, we can see half of the Yaoyue's hull."
"Now that the sun is in the right position, we can clearly see that Yaoyue is making preparations for release."
…
In the coffee shop, everyone held their breath.
The screen switched again, and the working scene inside the cabin appeared for the first time.
I saw a group of astronauts wearing normal uniforms, carefully putting the satellite on a "launcher", and then everyone gathered around the satellite to carefully inspect it.
Qi Yumo's sharp eyes immediately recognized one of them, and she immediately shouted: "Li Dongsheng! I saw Li Dongsheng!"
It's a pity that not many people here know about Li Dongsheng, and it didn't resonate much.
But everyone here has a good memory, and they all remember that there was someone named Li Dongsheng in the astronaut list - some even know that this was the captain of the original RC team.
"I remember he was working on robots, right?"
"Yeah! That's him. He's working at JiZhi Technology now." Qi and Mo laughed. She was naturally happy to see an acquaintance on camera.
At this time, Zhou Xiangnan looked at the picture carefully for a few times, shook his head and said with emotion: "Yao Yue is indeed hidden deep... It seems that we have not only achieved anti-gravity takeoff, but also achieved artificial gravity."
Everyone was startled!
In the past two days, discussions about what technology was used when Yaoyue took off have been going crazy all over the Internet.
——Not everyone only shouts words such as "awesome", "tribute" and "blessing".
The abnormal design and take-off posture of the Yaoyue No. are destined to use an unconventional take-off and landing method. After analyzing the pictures frame by frame, everyone has reached a unanimous opinion that the Yao Yue No. uses an anti-gravity force field. take off.
This... is even more powerful than the controllable nuclear fusion engine, and can even be called a "black technology".
However, in the face of public speculation, the lunar landing project team did not respond at all - how can they have time now?
Therefore, everyone can only guess through various details.
At this time, when I saw that all the astronauts were stepping on the floor and walking as if they were walking on flat ground...
There is no doubt that this is artificial gravity.
"It's really awesome." Liu Jiequan also sighed: "Now it's not just one generation ahead of the Americans."
"Yes, I heard Mr. Ye talk about building a space city before. I have always been confused. If I have to build a space city larger than the space station... Of course it can be built, but it is not necessary!"
Zhou Xiangnan sighed and shook his head: "I didn't dare to ask at the time, but now I know that Mr. Ye's mind... well... is not something that mere mortals like us can figure out."
Although Zhou Xiangnan's words were joking, to everyone's ears... no one thought there was anything wrong.
This brain-computer center building, to put it bluntly, was originally built because of Ye Ming!
At this time, on the TV, another call came from the command room to invite the moon number.
"Hello Xichang, this is Yaoyue. The satellite is in place and will enter the scheduled launch location in three minutes."
Ye Ming's voice sounded: "Yaoyuehao, this is Xichang, please execute the delivery function as planned."
"I received the invitation to the moon."
…
At this time, the main screen once again cut to the exterior camera of the Yaoyue.
Under the sunlight, a hatch slowly opened on the hull of the Yao Yue that shone with charming metallic luster.
An artificial satellite jumped out of the hatch with a "swish", then began to "get smaller", and finally turned into a sky full of stars.
After a while, bursts of applause came from the command room.
At the same time, there was also the sound of calling for the moon.
"Xichang, the satellite has been launched, and Yaoyue will enter the lunar orbit in one hour."
"Xichang received it, please send me the moon number, and continue to perform the mission."
"Xichang, it's time for us to eat. Do the people of the motherland want to see our food?"
Following this sentence, the command room was visibly startled, and then bursts of cheerful laughter could be heard.
Even the host couldn't help but laugh: "We heard that Yaoyuehao made a request to show us the airline meals - Professor Chen, what is the in-flight meal on Yaoyuehao like?"
"Well...this is actually similar to ordinary food, but the combination is more reasonable."
At this time, Ye Ming's voice sounded again.
Obviously, his voice was much lighter and he also brought a smile: "Yaoyuehao, please switch the screen to the cafeteria."
"I received the invitation to the moon."
Obviously, the command team on board Yao Yue understood that it was not the astronauts in the sky who were really under pressure.
To put it bluntly, they who are in heaven have already entrusted their fate to "God".
Or...these people below.
The most nervous people are the people on the ground.
The galaxy is endless, and as a group going to the moon, the only thing they can do is to keep their companions below from being too nervous.
They feel good now.
As a result, people all over the world saw a scene that they would never forget.
The astronauts were sitting in a ridiculously spacious restaurant. Everyone was holding a dinner plate, smiling and waving to the camera.
Some even raised their tachyons and picked up the dishes on their plates to show off.
It was as if... they were not in space at all, but on a space vacation cruise ship.
…
In the coffee shop, everyone looked at each other.
Immediately afterwards, the whole audience burst into laughter.
Amid laughter, Qi and Mo looked at the command room screen that had shrunk to the lower right corner. Ye Ming also reached out and took the lunch box handed over by Director Zhang.
She exhaled softly, picked up the pre-mixed cocktail and poured herself a glass.
Seeing her appearance, Mo Gu smiled sweetly and poured himself a glass.
The two touched each other.
"Invite me to the moon."
"Respect Ye Ming."
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two days later
Kennedy Space Center.
Since the implementation of Plan B, no one has the "leisure" to pay attention to the progress of Yaoyuehao.
Increased risk means increased investment costs.
This investment also includes energy.
I have to say... Lao America does have rich experience in going to space.
In just four days, the entire national machinery was fully mobilized. While executing Plan B, it also started executing Plan C—to land first and ensure that all troubles were resolved.
Everyone even said "unrealistically" and in a joking tone... If the merger of the Yaoyue satellite fails, Plan C can be arranged for them.
Of course...you have to pay.
only……
When Yaoyue began to release the satellite live again, it showed the gravity field in its internal structure, and even showed the dining conditions in the earth's environment...
Everyone was speechless.
"Fortunately, Artemis didn't see the dining situation on Yaoyuehao."
After four days, Musk has been able to relatively calmly accept the fact that Yaoyue has achieved an anti-gravity field.
As a technology with two aspects in one, it is no longer so difficult to accept artificial gravity.
Of course, it stands to reason that he should leave - after all, Yaoyue has already launched, and since there is no experience to draw from, there is no way to discuss it.
But due to the simultaneous execution of Plan C, it is only right for him, the boss of SpaceX, to stay here.
Besides, even if he goes back, he won't be able to work with peace of mind.
Director Bowles just smiled after listening to Musk's joke, and then continued to look serious, looking at the data seriously.
As the director of NASA, he is the person least willing to change plans.
But now... according to the data and circumstances, Artemis' Plan B has successfully completed the first phase of the mission, and the second phase of the deceleration mission is about to be completed.
Now, Artemis is making its final slowdown.
In two hours... they will land on the moon with supplies.
It’s about eight hours faster than taking a moonlight date.
It's just that... Yaoyuehao made a live broadcast two days ago, and it instantly dominated all the media and public opinion around the world.
Even if we land early, what's the point?
Who cares?
Director Powers stood up as a notification came from the notebook that Artemis was about to enter the landing procedure.
Musk then stood up.
The two people walked to the command hall at the same time.
"Kennedy, this is Artemis, we're doing well and ready to land."
"Artemis, this is Kennedy, clearance to land, good luck to you."
"Artemis received."
Following the call, the attitude and status of Artemis' spaceship began to appear on the big screen.
…
Xichang.
Ye Ming took the coffee handed over by He Mo. After taking a sip, he found that the temperature was just right, so he took a quick sip.
His actions made He Mo shake his head.
"Are you really not going to squint for a while?"
"Don't squint." Ye Ming leaned on the chair. In the past few days, he had been extremely focused and... nervous.
Taking off, sending the star, and landing, although it seems that two things have been completed successfully...but the most troublesome and important thing is the final landing.
And it’s not over even after landing!
He also wants to see with his own eyes that the factory is successfully built and then completes the refining of helium 3!
Or put it this way...
He couldn't completely relax until the Yaoyue took off again and successfully set foot on the earth.
Of course, this doesn't mean that he really doesn't know the importance of things, doesn't care about his body, doesn't even sleep, and has to stay up for ten hours.
——The main thing is that the Americans actually changed their plans temporarily!
Frankly speaking, when receiving the news, the entire Xichang team was still a little confused.
Because the plan of Yaoyue is to take off after Lao America and then land before Lao America!
Only in this way can the awesomeness and superiority of Yaoyuehao be fully demonstrated!
And now, judging from the attitude of Artemis' spaceship over there... they have indeed completed the conditions for early landing.
So, while everyone felt that Lao America was indeed awesome and bold, they briefly discussed whether to change the plan.
But after a short discussion, everyone agreed that there was no need to compete with Lao America anymore.
If the Americans want to grab this again, let them do it.
Anyway, the eyes of the whole world are now focused on the Yaoyuehao... Everyone knows how advanced the Yaoyuehao is compared to Artemis, so there is absolutely no need to make any trouble.
Just follow the steps and seek stability.
After drinking coffee, Ye Ming turned on the monitor.
A simulation of Artemis leaving the lunar orbit is playing on the screen.
After thinking for a while, he called softly in his mind.
"Yin Tower"
"Hey! I'm watching TV."
Ye Ming smiled slightly at the corner of his mouth.
He stayed here for so long this time, so naturally Teacher Yin Ta didn't come over.
"Adjust the Queqiao's camera and see if you can see Artemis decelerating into the moon's low-orbit space."
"Okay! It has been adjusted. Do you need to upload the screen?"
"If you can see it, pass it on."
After a while, the screen flashed on Ye Ming's monitor.
Through the Queqiao satellite's camera, he clearly saw that Artemis had completed its attitude change and was slowly landing with its butt facing the moon.
"Help them do the math."
"good."
"Artemis data is being collected...collection completed."
"Correct posture."
"Correct posture."
"Correct posture."
Ye Ming couldn't laugh or cry: "Can you not repeat meaningless words?"
"Wait, the posture is incorrect!"
Ye Ming was slightly startled: "What's wrong?"
"Artemis' posture is incorrect."
Ye Ming immediately sat upright and frowned.
On the screen, Artemis shifted a little visibly. Immediately afterwards, the engine flames at its rear became fiercely hot!
The next second, the spacecraft's supply cabin detached from the cabin and fell from the sky.
Ye Ming was stunned!
